Safety Coordinator

CLOSING DATE: Open Until FilledCLASS SUMMARY:
Responsible for administering workplace employee and airport safety programs including the Airport Safety Management System for the Airport.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.
• Assists with the workplace and airport safety programs in accordance with applicable Occupational Safety & Health (OSHA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) SMS Safety standards;
• Helps maintain the airport’s workplace safety program, working as a team member with the Senior Manager of Safety to prevent workplace incidents and accidents.
• Works within the organizational safety structure to maintain the safety program policies/procedures and assists in program implementation;
• Assists with the development of safety training programs and, provides informational materials; develops, conducts and monitors safety training sessions;
• Performs technical safety inspections and consultation reviews of the workplace and advise departmental managers of actual and potential violations of occupational safety and health;
• Attends Pre-construction meetings and helps ensure safe construction practices;
• Follows up on safety suggestions/concerns in a timely fashion;
• Conducts Safety Risk Assessments, manages outcomes and tracks and trends data within the Safety Management System;
• Prepares safety procedures and plans for airport emergency planning purposes; member of the Emergency Operations Center.
• Identifies and tracks compliance and risk reduction efforts;
• Partners with the Human Resources Department to assist in the Workers Compensation program.
• Conducts/reviews accident investigations/ Root Cause Analysis to identify, document, and track corrective actions as needed.
• Management of safety related contracts per KCAB policy.
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, aerospace management, safety education or a related field and five years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

SKILL IN:
• Clearly and effectively communicating, negotiating and advocating, both orally and in writing;
• Use of a variety of computer-based technologies including word processing, and spreadsheets;
• Use of databases and methods to track and trend data from multiple sources;
• Establishing and maintaining effective, fair, cooperative, collaborative and respectful relationships with internal and external colleagues, peers, work teams and workgroups;
• Demonstrated skill in analysis and evaluation;
• Demonstrated skill in use of independent judgment;
• Demonstrated skill in team leadership.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require: walking, talking, hearing, and seeing.
Light Work: exerting up to 60 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Interested candidates can obtain more information and apply at www.cvgairport.com/jobs.
The Kenton County Airport Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans